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Black Diamond Positron Carabiner

Black Diamond Positron Carabiner

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Black Diamond Positron Carabiner

Black Diamond designed the Positron Anodized Carabiner to bring the anti-snag benefits of a keylock biner to the ‘working class' climber. There simply isn't another keylock biner on the market that can rival the Positron in terms of quality, design, and value. This season the Positron features a solid (non dual-trac) keylock gate, an anodized body…and a lower price. The Positron's keylock nose doesn't snag on pro, ropes, or slings—which translates to easier clips and reduces the chance of open-gate failure. Plus, cleaning overhanging routes is a breeze with the Postiron. The functional shape of the Positron makes it easy to hold, and its bowed back, smooth action, and deep basket add up to make this the most versatile clipping, racking and anchoring biner ever. Bent and straight gate versions available.–Vendor

Bottom Line: Designed for clippability and easy cleaning; bent-gate version is a great rope-clipping biner.

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Rating for this product: 5

Carabiner

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October 2, 2008

Well, haven't really had a chance to use it for climbing, but it makes a great hook on my Kelty Convertible Backpack! It can hold all sorts of things very conveniently!

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Rating for this product: 5

Biner in the house

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August 2, 2008

I've been super pleased with all the BD climbing gear I've purchased so far. This is only my second summer of climbing but I feel confident having a quality extra Biner for my future lead climb that doesn't pan out.

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Rating for this product: 5

Solid

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July 7, 2008

A classic. Theres no C to get you runner or the bolt caught on. There is nothing worse than being on lead 10 feet above your last piece trying to get you next piece in and your runner is all caught in the gate. This carabeiner solves that problem.

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Rating for this product: 5

handlepower

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June 18, 2008

The Positron isn't the lightest beiner you can buy, but it has my favourite when it comes to handling with gloves on and easy grabbing when you're climbing on your limit. Big plus is indeed the smooth keylock. I would also recommend the Screwlock version of this beiner as an overall light screwgate beiner.

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Rating for this product: 5

Light and tough

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October 12, 2007

I recently upgraded all my runners with the Positron and I'm completely sold on them. Aside from lightening up my trad rack they are very easy to engage, easy motion for clipping gear and like the Petzl Spirit which pioneered the lack of the "C" on the open end the Positron wont catch on your runner when you're unclipping it to lengthen and then need to clip back in to the rope. Super smooth.

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Rating for this product: 4

key lock

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December 10, 2006

I love the key lock feature it makes clipping and unclipping easier as they don't snag as much. I have these on my draws as the carabineers that clips to bolts and protection.

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Rating for this product: 4

Works well enough

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March 22, 2006

I use these little things as additional tool hooks, and for that purpose they work nicely. I generally carry two: one for my knife and one empty in case I'll have to hang something into it fast. They also act as a nice little backup for climbing, especially in icy/snowy conditions. When the primary carabiners have their rollable locks frozen useless I'll take one of these off my belt and switch to using it.

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Rating for this product: 5

One tough biner.

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January 31, 2005

I used this biner at my local climbing gym and I like it. With the bent gate I found it much more easy to clip in and out of the rope. Gate action is smooth also.

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Rating for this product: 5

My new workhorse biner

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June 14, 2004

If you're looking for a do-it-all biner, I recommend the Positron. Of course the keylock gate is crucial. While it's not the least expensive biner out there, it's worth the price for sure. Stock up on these.

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Tech Specs:

Major Axis Strength: 25 kN
Minor Axis Strength: 8 kN
Open Gate Strength: 8 kN
Locking: No
Shape: Bent, Straight
Gate Type: Solid
Material: Aluminum
Recommended Use: No-snag climbing.
Weight: 49 g
Warranty: 1 year